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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1920
Page
3
Chicago grain markets closed with corn edging higher on scant on hand supplies and steady export demand for rye and wheat. May and July futures posted fractional gains while oats and provisions softened amid trade caution after tornado damage hampered wire services and packinghouse activity.
Grain market notes from Chicago Minneapolis St Louis Peoria Kansas City and New York dated March 30 and 20-31 show No 2 mixed corn around 1 60 to 1 65 with various bids for white and yellow varieties. Wheat prices range from about 2 55 to 2 84 per bushel, oats around 90 to 98 cents, and flax near 4 56. Includes sample grades and assorted seed prices in multiple markets.
Seed market data from Toledo lists March and April prices for lower seed primes, including Alsike and Timothy, with various cash and future quote figures. Liberty bonds in New York show multiple issues and rates with last trades around late March. Cotton and beekeeping/oil products in St Louis and related markets present price quotes for May through December futures, spot cotton, and oil by the barrel. Government bonds and Panama coupon notes appear with listed maturities and prices.
The local hog market opened the new week with renewed strength and a 25 cent advance after a 10 cent rise last Saturday, signaling a shift from a week of decline. City market trading was fairly heavy with firm prices, while corn topped $1.50 per bushel for four loads, hay sold at $28 per ton, oats at 90 cents per bushel, and pesolimathy loads at 30 per ON.
Daily quotations show New wheat No.1 tested 60 lbs or better at 2.40 per bushel No.2 new wheat 2. Rye 1.50 Oats 90c Yellow corn 1.50 Baled straw 9.10 Baled hay 24 etc. Also butcher and milling product quotes with hogs beef lambs and dairy feeds. hides leather and oil meal prices included. extensive itemized market data from Anck L Brothers and J. B. Houd & Co.
New York stocks showed irregular strength under brokers' push but tumbled late as call money jumped from 8 to 12 percent. Storms disrupted wire links, trading was restricted, Stutz Motor surged on rumors and closed up 11 points, Crucible Steel rose 14% to 261, GM fell, and the market ended with a broad, uneven retreat. News noted 875000 shares traded and foreign exchange wobbling with London and European rates easing. Mexican bonds and National Railways 4% led a firmer bond side on hopes of external payments.
Raw sugar firmer and creamery butter prices noted across markets. Poultry and potatoes listed with varied grades, regional differences, and stock. New York and Chicago exchange figures show currency, bonds, and money market movements as of March 30.
Auction listing shows horses with prices and heights. Beads Muler stands 16 to 17 hands priced around 2600 with listed values 460 and 110 for varying heights and traits. Draft horses described as good for draft work. Market appears estimates for eastern consignments.
Market bulletin shows Kansas City hogs 16 060 head higher with various price tiers and cattle values listed, Peoria and Chicago reports include hogs, cattle and sheep with mixed gains and embargo impact in Chicago. St Louis round up notes hogs at top about 16.35 and cattle around 13.78 to 14.60, with stocker and feeder listings and lamb prices in the 18 to 19 range.
Washington March 30 The body of James G Blaine former Secretary of State long resting in Oak Hill cemetery will be moved in summer to near his Augusta Maine home with Mrs Blaine and possibly Walker Blaine buried nearby The Blaine homestead in Augusta recently donated as a governor’s residence by Mrs Beale and the legislature sought permission to move the Blaine parents remains closer to their home The proposed interment near Winthrop and Kennebbee valley reflects long postponed plans amid Maine memorial honors
Frank Spargo a London newspaperman investigates a murder linked to Ronald Breton a barrister and a mysterious dead man registered as John Marbury Spargo uses a portrait album and club clues to trace Stephen Aylmore M P and an Atlantic and Pacific connection as he confronts the hotel and club figures in pursuit of the killer.
Mr Aylmore and Spargo scrutinize a photograph as Webster confirms the bearded figure in the House of Commons. Spargo doubts, noting many gray beards, but Webster insists, declaring the man is clearly the person in question.
Gray hair grows darker with Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound, an affordable drugstore solution once made at home. The preparation darkens hair naturally and evenly, leaving it looking glossy and more youthful after repeated applications.
Spargo asserts a joint effort with another figure, claiming they are collaborating on the case and that the speaker can share information freely with him as with the other party.
A noted skin specialist recommends Menth Sulphur for fiery itching eczema. The preparation is said to destroy germs, soothe irritation, and rapidly clear and smooth the skin. Sufferers are advised to use a small jar like a cold cream.
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